High rate of concussion among Ladies GAA footballers, study finds

Concussion experts say female sports players are thought to be at greater risk of concussion than their male counterparts – and are also more likely to suffer from longer-lasting symptoms. File picture: INPHO/James Crombie

One in four intercounty Ladies Gaelic footballers sustained a sports-related concussion or a suspected concussion across a season.

A new DCU study found over half of these elite players did not receive medical clearance before going back to playing — this rose to 77% of non-elite players of the female game.